Entertainment

What went wrong with the booking of the film “Idol The April Boy Regino Story” at SM cinemas, not in the provinces yet but in Metro Manila alone? According to Water Plus Productions’ Marynette Gamboa, the producer, it would be exhibited at SM cinemas starting November 27, 2024. Come opening day, a lot of the former Miss Night Owl Dance …

By Audie See The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) continued its golden anniversary festivities with a spectacular Celebrity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious Wack Wack Golf & Country Club. The event brought together an exciting blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and celebration in honor of MMFF’s 50-year milestone. The tournament teed off with a ceremonial drive led by MMDA Chairman …

Actor Jericho Rosales didn’t expect to fall in love again at this point and time. It was indeed fate or whirlwind romance that moved Jericho and actress Janine Gutierrez together when they met up and starred in ABS-CBN’s series, “Lavander Fields” where they played a couple. From then on, Rosales was inspired to work with Janine who was also single …

Like Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos who rose to national prominence in the late 60s and early 70s when she waxed the song “Sweet Sixteen,” newcomer Christine Mae Garcia however sans music recording yet is also in her sweet sixteen. A theater and film work shopper of director Mark Arvin Agacoili Bago at the Sikat Studios in Tomas Morato, …

Christmas came rushing in November at Cavite’s new landmark hotel, The Lake Hotel in Tagaytay City. Sparkling lights, joyous atmosphere, vibrant music, festive melodies, and a generally classic Christmas spirit with drinks and lavish food galore marked the Christmas tree lighting ceremony amid the cool air of November 23. This year marks the 15th anniversary of The Lake Hotel, which …

Jungo Pinoy is giving Filipinos one of the best gifts we can get for the holidays – exciting entertainment you can stream for free! Created by Los Angeles-based media company Jungo TV, Jungo Pinoy is opening its full library of quality content for Pinoys to freely access on jungopinoy.com. Viewers can also stream anytime, anywhere on their mobile phones when …

In an effort to share the experience of opera with Filipinos in the provinces, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) recently brought Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s timeless tragedy La Bohème to Silliman University in Dumaguete City. This outreach program was made possible in partnership with the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA), Filipinas Opera Society Foundation, Inc. (FOSFI), …

At the Public Information Office (PIO) of Quezon City under ex-mayor Herbert Bautista’s watch where I once paid a visit to his erstwhile publicist Aries Gutierrez, I noticed a tallboy newspaper filed on the rack with a green masthead Market Monitor. The paper has a distinct layout. I simply browsed over its pages and found out what it could offer …

After a quick bite of fried chicken, spaghetti, mojos, pizza (the usual suspects in a combo platter) at Shakey’s Tomas Morato with news hen Luchie Aclan Arguelles, I headed to Grand Duchess Hotel, the former Great Eastern Hotel along Quezon Avenue. Yes, the eternal Aberdeen Court still stands beside the rechristened hotel. I powdered a little at the john of …

For newcomer Samantha Magistrado, one of the leads in the film “Spirit Trap” directed by Mark Arvin Agcaoili Bago, show business is a challenge. “Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga (No pain, no gain) po, magtatagumpay ang isang tao (a person will succeed),” exclaimed Samantha, a 16-year-old model and dancer. According to Mark, Magistrado is very patient with her career. (Boy Villasanta)